Lionel Shriver on the Dangers of Manic Equality

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Andrianna Natsoulas: Don't Cage Our Oceans 40:50

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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…

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We welcome back Lionel Shriver to discuss her latest novel, 'Mania'. Shriver explores how egalitarian principles push us to ignore obvious truths about the world, particularly in discussions on transgender rights. She critiques the Left’s inclination to measure art and literature through the lens of political virtue.

Read Shriver’s book, ‘Mania’, here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Mania/dp/B0CRRXCMKD/

[00:00] Introduction to Lionel Shriver's 'Mania'

[00:05] Exploring the Premise of 'Mania' and Its Social Commentary

[01:12] The Allegory of Equality and Its Implications in 'Mania'

[06:47] The Reality Problem in Modern Ideologies

[10:14] The Impact of Ideology Over Merit in Society

[16:30] Literature and Politics: The Intersection in 'Mania'

[17:50] The Role of the Author in Literature's Reception

[24:02] Navigating Political and Social Manias in Fiction and Reality

[29:11] The Obligation to Confront Widely Believed False Ideas

[30:26] Navigating Moral Responsibility in Societal Manias

[32:36] The Protagonist's Struggle: Between Ideals and Reality

[34:14] The Vulnerability of Students to Ideological Manias

[35:23] Character Study: Emery's Opportunism and Adaptability

[36:20] The Intellectuals' Complicity in Trendy Ideologies

[38:37] The Rapid Shift in Academic Norms

[40:31] Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Critical Examination

[48:46] The Dangers of Utopianism and Totalitarian Tendencies

[51:46] The Novel's Conclusion: Reflecting on the Next Mania

[56:18] Valuing Excellence, Competence, and Beauty Over Political Virtue

[01:00:16] The Role of Humor and Entertainment in Literature

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Brain in a Vat

Lionel Shriver on the Dangers of Manic Equality

Brain in a Vat

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Read Shriver’s book, ‘Mania’, here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Mania/dp/B0CRRXCMKD/

[00:00] Introduction to Lionel Shriver's 'Mania'

[00:05] Exploring the Premise of 'Mania' and Its Social Commentary

[01:12] The Allegory of Equality and Its Implications in 'Mania'

[06:47] The Reality Problem in Modern Ideologies

[10:14] The Impact of Ideology Over Merit in Society

[16:30] Literature and Politics: The Intersection in 'Mania'

[17:50] The Role of the Author in Literature's Reception

[24:02] Navigating Political and Social Manias in Fiction and Reality

[29:11] The Obligation to Confront Widely Believed False Ideas

[30:26] Navigating Moral Responsibility in Societal Manias

[32:36] The Protagonist's Struggle: Between Ideals and Reality

[34:14] The Vulnerability of Students to Ideological Manias

[35:23] Character Study: Emery's Opportunism and Adaptability

[36:20] The Intellectuals' Complicity in Trendy Ideologies

[38:37] The Rapid Shift in Academic Norms

[40:31] Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Critical Examination

[48:46] The Dangers of Utopianism and Totalitarian Tendencies

[51:46] The Novel's Conclusion: Reflecting on the Next Mania

[56:18] Valuing Excellence, Competence, and Beauty Over Political Virtue

[01:00:16] The Role of Humor and Entertainment in Literature

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